Remote Civil Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure Planning

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead long-term municipal infrastructure planning remotely, supporting Paarl municipality initiatives and beyond. You will forecast demands, analyze growth, and prioritize capital investments for water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater projects.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, GIS proficiency, and collaboration with officials, offering a strategic impact from a fully remote setup in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required; a Master's in Municipal Engineering or Planning is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration is required.
• Minimum of 9 years in municipal engineering, focusing on infrastructure planning.
• Experience developing capital investment frameworks and master plans.
• Strong analytical skills with GIS and data analysis proficiency.
• Excellent report writing and remote collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term municipal infrastructure master plans for water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for infrastructure development and upgrades.
• Analyze population growth, land use changes, and their impact on infrastructure capacity.
• Prepare capital investment plans and prioritize projects based on need and funding.
• Liaise with municipal officials, provincial authorities, and stakeholders for plan approvals.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and sustainable practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Remote collaboration

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Municipal Engineering or Planning

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in municipal infrastructure planning to join their fully remote team, supporting initiatives across the Paarl municipality and beyond. This role focuses on long-term strategic planning for water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater systems, ensuring that municipal infrastructure development is sustainable, efficient, and aligned with community needs and growth projections. You will work with digital tools and data analysis to forecast future demands and identify critical infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects, offering a unique opportunity for strategic impact from a remote work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term municipal infrastructure master plans for water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies for infrastructure development and upgrades.
• Analyze population growth, land use changes, and their impact on infrastructure capacity.
• Prepare capital investment plans and prioritize projects based on need and available funding.
• Liaise with municipal officials, provincial authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and approval of plans.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and sustainable practices for municipal infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree in Municipal Engineering or Planning is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in municipal engineering, focusing on infrastructure planning.
• Proven experience in developing capital investment frameworks and master plans.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in GIS and data analysis tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and remote collaboration capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote, specialized planning role.
• Fully remote work environment offering exceptional work-life balance.
• Contribution to essential municipal services and community development.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in municipal planning.